Receptors, Pituitary Hormone

**Definition:** Cell surface proteins that bind pituitary hormones with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes influencing the behavior of cells. Since many pituitary hormones are also released by neurons as neurotransmitters, these receptors are also found in the nervous system.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.750.660

**Synonyms:** - Receptors, Pituitary Hormones - Pituitary Hormone Receptors